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Rock Blog: Orchestras CRUSH Rock Covers

For two decades, the Trans-Siberan Orchestra has dazzled audiences with rock covers, and in recent years, we've been exposed to the masterful work of 2 Cellos . This inspired me to collect some of the coolest orchestra covers we've ever seen. Behold these impressive favorites! While watching this...

Rock Blog: Bruce Springsteen Pens 'Born To Run'

So Bruce Springsteen has a new book. It’s called “Born to Run” – crazy title, huh? At this point, Bruce can more or less do whatever he pleases. He’s in that group of cats with Dylan, Neil Young and Van Morrison. No matter what these guys release, Rolling Stone Magazine will celebrate it as an...

Today is a BIG day for Seattle, my friends! After six years of planning, fundraising and construction, Phase 1 of Jimi Hendrix Park is officially open to the public. The construction fences are coming down today and Phase 1 of #JimiHendrixPark will open to the public. Visit today! https://t.co/...

Rock Blog: Moth Into Flame Video

Take a peek behind the scenes at the making of the video for Metallica's "Moth Into Flame." Go ahead.... Video of Metallica: Moth Into Flame - Behind the Video Metallica's new album "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct comes out November 18.

Taryn's Wreckreation Guide: The Area's Best Small Venues

It's no secret that Seattle and its surrounding area is home to some of the biggest world-class venues around, but we're also VERY lucky to have dozens and dozens of smaller venues in our communities. If I listed all of them, I'd be here all night, so I highlighted a few favorites and included some...

Rock Blog: 'Rush: Time Stand Still' - One Night Only!

Fans of The Holy Trinity - REJOICE! Although we may be in danger of never seeing our beloved power trio live in concert again, there is an opportunity to relive the magic of Rush's R40 Tour in theaters, for one night and one night only. Mark your calendar for November 3rd, my friends. Video of Rush...

Rock Blog: Top 10 Primus Tracks

Today is the birthday of one of the greatest bass players of all time. Many would argue he IS the best. Les Claypool has undoubtedly influenced every bass player who came after him. He caught the attention and earned the respect of every bass player who came before him. The Primus lineup has...

New Korn

Loving what I'm hearing from Korn on the new album "The Serenity Of Suffering." It doesn't come out until October 21st. Can't wait? They just served up a second new song for us today. This one features Corey Taylor from Slipknot, Stone Sour.. Video of Korn - A Different World Feat. Corey Taylor (...

Rock Blog: 50 Years of Grateful Dead

I was a teenage Dead Head. I was familiar with 'Casey Jones' and 'Truckin' from hearing them on the radio, but I remember one day after a bunch of bong hits, a friend turned me on to 'American Beauty'. I was hooked. On the Dead…but probably the bong hits, too. From 1975 to 1982, I saw about 100...